Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. released their acclaimed sophomore album “The Speed of Things” in October. The single “Run” was deemed one of the 50 best songs of 2013 by Paste, who also named the band one of the 25 best live acts of 2013. The guys are coming to the Fillmore on March 1; take a listen to “Rush Into Love,” with Chuck Inglish and Slim from 112:

Carsick Cars, a noise/punk/indie band from Beijing, is set to release its third studio album, “3,” on Feb. 28. Formed in 2005, the band has been at the center of the musical explosion in Beijing and has received a mixture of snarling opprobrium, especially from some of their elders, and near-fanatic enthusiasm from their rapidly growing fan base among young Chinese around the country. They’re coming to the States, with shows March 11 at Oakland’s Night Light,March 12 at Brick & Mortar and March 15 at Cafe Stritch in San Jose. Take a listen to “15 Minutes Older”:

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Los Angeles singer-songwriter-pianist Maggie McClure just released her new album, “Time Moves On,” which was produced by Justin Glasco (Dan Wilson, Tyler Hilton, Gary Jules, Margaret Cho, Adrianne Gonzalez, Garrison Starr and Cary Brothers). The album follows a self-titled album, two EPs, a handful of singles and nearly a thousand shows. She’ll perform March 9 at Hotel Utah; take a listen to “Time Moves On”:

Bart Davenport has been a mod, a bluesman and a soft rock troubadour. His latest full-length album, “Physical World,” is a culmination of all those incarnations and more. With shirts from the ’60s, guitars from the ’80s and the timeless voice of a real crooner, it’s a one-of-a-kind hybrid of paisley pop and sweet soul. The album drops March 4; he’ll be at the Chapel on March 21. Take a listen to “Wearing the Changes”:

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New York’s Small Black recently released “Real People,” an EP that expands on the electronics they mastered on 2013’s full-length “Limits of Desire.” “Real People” features two songs with guest vocalist Frankie Rose, and it’ll be available at the band’s forthcoming tour dates, including March 24 at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz and March 25 at the Rickshaw Stop. Take a listen to “Lines of Latitude”: